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Joondalup
Joondalup is the strategic centre of Perth's northern corridor — effectively a satellite city with its own CBD, university, teaching hospital and major shopping precinct. Excellent choice for families who want city amenity without being in central Perth.
Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 26 km north (25–35 min by car, 25 min by train)
Perth Airport
≈ 36 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $700–$780 (3–4 bed)
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 9,500 (residential) / 60,000+ daily
- Median age: 34 years
- Who lives here: Families, professionals, students
- Vibe: Urban hub with lakes and parks
- Nearest beach: Mullaloo Beach — 10 min drive
Transport & connectivity
- Joondalup train station — Yanchep line express
- Mitchell Freeway
- Major Transperth bus interchange
Amenities & lifestyle
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City
- Edith Cowan University (Joondalup campus)
- HBF Arena stadium
- Yellagonga Regional Park & Lake Joondalup
Growth outlook
Designated a Strategic Metropolitan Centre — ongoing investment in health, education and transport. Consistent demand, strong rental yield.
Public schools
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Walk around Lake Joondalup
- Concerts and sport at HBF Arena
- Shop and dine at Lakeside
- Mullaloo Beach for family days
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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